Gcore Managed DNS
Managed DNS providers software
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€2.49 per month
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- Transportation and logistics
- Media and communications
- Energy and utilities
What is Gcore Managed DNS
Gcore Managed DNS is a managed authoritative DNS service used to host and control DNS zones and records for domains. It targets IT teams, DevOps, and hosting providers that need a cloud-based DNS control plane with API access and integration into a broader edge and cloud platform. The service focuses on globally distributed DNS resolution, common record management, and operational features such as automation and access control. It is typically used alongside other Gcore services (for example, CDN, security, or cloud) but can also be used as a standalone DNS provider.
Globally distributed DNS service
The product provides authoritative DNS hosting designed for low-latency resolution through a distributed network. This supports organizations with geographically diverse users and multi-region infrastructure. It fits common managed-DNS use cases such as hosting public zones for websites, APIs, and application endpoints. A distributed footprint can also help reduce the impact of localized network issues.
API-driven DNS automation
Gcore Managed DNS supports programmatic management of zones and records, which is important for infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD workflows. This enables teams to automate changes for ephemeral environments, blue/green deployments, and certificate validation records. Automation reduces manual console work and helps standardize DNS change processes. It aligns with operational patterns used by other managed DNS providers in this category.
Integrates with Gcore platform
The DNS service is positioned within Gcore’s broader edge and cloud portfolio, which can simplify vendor management for customers already using that ecosystem. Teams can align DNS configuration with related services such as traffic delivery and security controls. This can reduce integration effort compared with stitching together multiple unrelated providers. It is most relevant when DNS is part of a larger edge/network architecture.
Feature depth varies by tier
Advanced managed-DNS capabilities (for example, specialized routing policies, deep DNS analytics, or extensive managed templates) can vary across providers and may depend on plan level. Buyers may need to confirm which routing, monitoring, and reporting features are included for their required SLA and scale. This can add evaluation time compared with providers that publish very granular feature matrices. It is especially relevant for enterprises with strict DNS governance requirements.
Ecosystem lock-in considerations
While platform integration can be beneficial, it can also increase dependence on a single vendor’s tooling and operational model. Organizations that prefer a best-of-breed DNS provider may find fewer third-party integrations than with long-established DNS-focused vendors. Migrating DNS later can require careful planning due to TTLs, record parity, and automation rewrites. This is a common trade-off when DNS is bundled into a broader edge stack.
Less ubiquitous brand recognition
Compared with the most widely adopted DNS brands, Gcore may be less familiar to some procurement teams and auditors. This can lead to additional due diligence around compliance documentation, regional presence, and support processes. For regulated industries, internal vendor approval can take longer when the provider is not already on an approved list. Buyers should validate certifications, data handling practices, and support SLAs against internal requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0/mo | Anycast DNS (210+ PoPs); 200 Tbps network; DDoS-protected DNS; IPv4/IPv6; Requests included: Unlimited; Number of zones: Unlimited; Dynamic RRset: 1 per zone (3 records); Dynamic RRset size: 3 records; Minimum TTL: 120 s; DNSSEC (beta); Health checks: 1 record; Health-check frequency: 300 s; Integrations: OctoDNS, Terraform, K8S ExternalDNS, Certbot; Technical support: Knowledge base; Prices do not include VAT. |
| Pro | €2.49/mo | Anycast DNS (210+ PoPs); Requests included: 10,000,000; Requests overage: €0.20 per 1,000,000; Number of zones: Unlimited; Number of Dynamic RRset: Unlimited; Dynamic RRset size: 9 records; Minimum TTL: 30 s; DNSSEC (beta); Advanced Load Balancing; GeoDNS; Health checks: 5 records (extra record €1); Health-check frequency: 60 s; Integrations: OctoDNS, Terraform, K8S ExternalDNS, Certbot; Two-factor authentication; Vanity name servers; Technical support: 8/5 email support; Free trial: 14 days (per Gcore docs/pricing); Prices do not include VAT. |
| Enterprise | Custom / Contact sales | Anycast DNS (210+ PoPs); Requests included: Custom; Requests overage: Custom; Number of zones: Unlimited; Number of Dynamic RRset: Unlimited; Dynamic RRset size: Unlimited; Minimum TTL: 1 s; DNSSEC (beta); Advanced Load Balancing; GeoDNS; Health checks: custom (frequency as low as 10 s shown on pricing grid); Vanity name servers; White-label solution; Technical support: 24/7 e-mail, chat, phone; Free trial: Individual terms; Prices do not include VAT. |
Seller details
Gcore
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2014
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